Venezuelan artists in ao dai, a traditional dress of Vietnam, at the opening ceremony of the cultural and sports exchange programme on April 19. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A cultural and sports exchangeprogramme between Vietnam and Venezuela was opened in Caracas on April 19.
The event was held by the Vietnamese Embassy, the Venezuela -Vietnam Friendship House, and the Caracas administration on the occasion of theIndependence Declaration Day of Venezuela and the Day of Solidarity with thePeople of Venezuela.
On behalf of the local administration, Armando Graterol,member of the people’s council of Coche Parish, where the exchange took place,affirmed that the Venezuelan people have great love and respect for latePresident Ho Chi Minh who led the Vietnamese revolution to success.
He said he hopes the Embassy and the House will keep working together to organise more similaractivities to strengthen people-to-people ties and help Caracas residents learnmore about the culture, history, as well as beauty of Vietnam.
Participants in the opening ceremony of the exchange programme on April 19. (Photo: VNA)
Looking back on important milestones in the two countries’relations, Carolus Wimmer, head of the Venezuela - Vietnam Friendship House,noted that throughout history, people-to-people diplomacy has always been animportant pillar in the enhancement of bilateral ties, and this event alsoaimed to help with that.
Doan Bao Trung, Chargé d’affaires of the Vietnamese Embassyin Venezuela, said the two countries have maintained and intensified theirtraditional friendship, underlining Vietnam’s consistent support for theVenezuelan Government and people in protecting their sovereignty andindependence.
He also highly valued the cultural and sport exchangeprogramme and described it as a chance to tighten people-to-people links alongwith the two countries’ relations at large.
The programme, held at Hugo Chavez Park in Caracas, featuresa number of cultural performances and sports events and will last through May13./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela has held an event to introduce Vietnam’s foreign and defence policies to relevant authorities of the host and foreign countries.
A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Communist Review Vu Trong Lam paid a working visit to Venezuela at the invitation of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro received outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador Le Viet Duyen on March 13, highlighting the two countries’ fraternity and friendship and calling for stronger cooperation to obtain concrete results in the fields of trade and production.
The Vietnam-Venezuela Friendship Association on March 14 presented copies of the Vietnamese version of a book entitled “Xin chao” (Hello), written by Angel Miguel Bastidas Gonzalez, former second Secretary at the Venezuelan Embassy to Vietnam, to the Dinh Huu Du Bookcase Initiative set up by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union chapter at the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Venezuelan artists in ao dai, a traditional dress of Vietnam, at the opening ceremony of the cultural and sports exchange programme on April 19. (Photo: VNA) 
Participants in the opening ceremony of the exchange programme on April 19. (Photo: VNA) 
